Professional Soccer Player. He was a Mexican football player known for his versatility and contributions to Mexican football. He was part of the Mexico national football team from 1970 to 1973 and participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup as a member of the national team. Rivas played for various clubs throughout his career, including Atlante (1968–1974), América, Leones Negros de la Universidad de Guadalajara (1974–1976, 1977–1978), and Club León (1976–1977). He began his professional career with Atlante during the 1967–1968 season, establishing himself as a skilled and adaptable player. During the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Rivas was called up to the national team as a replacement for Alberto Onofre and contributed to the team's advancement to the quarterfinals. He played in all positions in official top-division matches, a unique accomplishment in Mexican football. Rivas was the runner-up in the 1974-75 Copa México with Leones Negros. He passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 76 due to complications from a hernia.
Professional Soccer Player. He was a Mexican football player known for his versatility and contributions to Mexican football. He was part of the Mexico national football team from 1970 to 1973 and participated in the 1970 FIFA World Cup as a member of the national team. Rivas played for various clubs throughout his career, including Atlante (1968–1974), América, Leones Negros de la Universidad de Guadalajara (1974–1976, 1977–1978), and Club León (1976–1977). He began his professional career with Atlante during the 1967–1968 season, establishing himself as a skilled and adaptable player. During the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Rivas was called up to the national team as a replacement for Alberto Onofre and contributed to the team's advancement to the quarterfinals. He played in all positions in official top-division matches, a unique accomplishment in Mexican football. Rivas was the runner-up in the 1974-75 Copa México with Leones Negros. He passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 76 due to complications from a hernia.
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